Scenic route
Trollstigen
Ålesund, Norway
A mountain road of tight hairpin bends with a viewing platform above the valley.
Neighbourhood · Norway · Møre og Romsdal
Ålesund Art Nouveau District
The town centre rebuilt after the 1904 fire in Art Nouveau style, with ornate facades, towers and harbour canals.
Free to enter about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Ålesund Art Nouveau District matters
After the great fire of 1904 left thousands homeless, Ålesund was rebuilt in a few years in the then-fashionable Art Nouveau style. The result is a town of turrets, gargoyles and decorative details, many drawn by architects trained abroad. Stroll the canals and harbour to see the buildings. A small museum tells the story of the fire and the rebuild.
Talking points
- The fire happened in 1904.
- The buildings feature turrets and ornate details.
- A museum explains the rebuild.
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